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DeWitt, Peter, fl. 1741-1750 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: iron works at Ancram

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02757 Author/Creator: DeWitt, Peter, fl. 1741-1750 Place Written: Livingston Manor, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1749/03/06 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 31.7 cm, Width: 19.3 cm Order a Copy

DeWitt informs Robert, Jr. that the iron works at Ancram is thriving, but they will not be able to ship any before April.

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